About Us
We are people of many faiths. We represent churches, mosques, temples, other places of worship, and interfaith organizations. We have come together for the betterment of our communities - working together - to help ensure nourishment for our neighbors.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
In November 2025, Episcopal Diocese of Texas Bishop Andy Doyle together with Interfaith Leaders across Texas issued a moral call to feed the people today in response to a federal SNAP interruption.
During the same time, local food ministry leaders across Texas noticed changes in the number of people coming to receive food and reductions in the amount and quality of the food they were receiving from food banks. Squeezed at both ends, this group of food ministry leaders wondered what was going on.
We learned this was not the food banks’ fault; federal changes were impacting Texas. Due to changes in federal policy, what we experienced in November 2025 during the SNAP interruption could become the consistent reality.
In partnership with these initial food ministries.
SNAP is the key. 90% of hungry Texans are fed through SNAP. All our charitable and food bank efforts feed 10% of hungry Texans. And, due to federal changes, responsibility for a significant portion of funding for SNAP benefits is for the first time shifting to the states.
Responding to the moral call of our faith leaders and to the changing landscape of SNAP, our Texas food ministry leaders launched the Call to Feed the Hungry campaign to sign up Texas citizens in support of SNAP, to ensure that SNAP continues at its current level, even as funding responsibility shifts to the state. We as food ministry leaders, together with partners across denominations, faiths, and non-profit organizations, believe SNAP is critical to making sure no Texan goes hungry.
CALL TO FEED THE HUNGRY CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW
"The 'Call to Feed the Hungry' is a new interfaith campaign tackling growing food insecurity across Texas. We aim to galvanize people of faith and conscience to partner with lawmakers, ensuring essential food programs—such as SNAP, school meals and more —remain adequately funded. Our goal is to empower a knowledgeable constituency of Texans to advocate effectively for these vital programs in the upcoming legislative session."
THREE PHASES OF THE CALL
Education – We began the campaign by educating our members and partners about SNAP and recruiting them to sign up others
Fall Media campaign – All of our members and partners share videos, testimonials, info sheets, and more on social media to sign up supporters
Legislative advocacy – Ask those who have signed up to ‘opt in’ to the legislative campaign and contact their legislators in support of SNAP
HOW WILL YOUR INFORMATION BE USED?
To share SNAP updates, education sessions, and information.
Your phone number will be used to confirm you’ve received information and for invitations to local SNAP-sign up events.
Your zip code of residence will be used to show legislators the broad base of geographic support for SNAP.
The campaign will Not:
Share or sell your information to a third party. It is stored in a private database.
Share your name or personal information with legislators in the form of a petition or any other manner.
CALL TO FEED THE HUNGRY SUNDAY - August 2, 2026
One day. One community. One voice.
Every day, millions of Texans rely on food assistance programs to help feed their families. As people of faith, we are called not only to care for our neighbors, but also to advocate for the systems that help them thrive.
On August 2, your church is invited to join congregations across Texas for a special Sunday dedicated to build a future where no family has to wonder where their next meal will come from. The sermon, readings, and conversation guide will center on one question: What does it mean to feed our neighbors today? Together, we will support SNAP and explore how our faith calls us to respond, and how each congregation can help create lasting change for families across our state.
WHAT: A special Sunday service focused on helping those in need
WHEN: Sunday, August 2, 2026
WHERE: At your church — every parish hosts their own Call to Feed the Hungry Sunday
WHO: All congregations across the Diocese of Texas
HOW: Attend worship, invite friends to hear the sermon, connect with your community
Why this matters?
Call to Feed the Hungry Sunday is an opportunity to educate our congregations about the essential role SNAP plays in feeding Texans facing hunger. SNAP feeds 90% of hungry Texans. Congregations, food pantries and food banks feed only 10% of hungry Texans. Those 10% are the most vulnerable so our work is essential. But we cannot fill the SNAP gap on our own. We need decision-makers to join us in ensuring that SNAP continues to play its role in food security for Texans.